Day four of the Sweetest Things is upon us. It’s time to drown out the noise and hang out with your buds — taste buds, that is.

We’ve given you food for thought. Now give us your vote for the hottest new chef, baker, or other foodie front-runner.

And the nominees are…

		Jennifer Shea Trophy Cupcakes Jennifer Shea’s darling cupcake and vintage party shop breathed new life into both Wallingford Center and the national cupcake craze, drawing legions of fans with scrumptious buttercream confections.

		Scott and Heather Staples Quinn’s Seattle’s first gastropub and the sophomore effort from Restaurant Zoe’s Scott and Heather Staples seemed like a neighborhood institution from day one, thanks to its excellent haute pub fare and warm, inviting interior.

		Jim Drohman and Joanne Herron Cafe Presse More than just Le Pichet’s little sister, Jim Drohman and Joanne Herron’s intimate Capitol Hill cafe charms customers with perfect croque monsieurs, steak frites, and wine pitchers at practically any time of day.

Vote for Taste in Seattle. Winners will be announced February 1, 2008